Agriculture
Events
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Ye Olde MacLean Hobby Farm
Ye Olde MacLean Hobby Farm 45015 Township Rd 613, MD of Bonnyville, Alberta, CanadaA tour of the hobby farm and meeting the animals! Meet at the FCSS Office at 9 a.m. sharp and drive to the farm following each other. For kids ages 0-10 and caregivers, $15/guest. Parents pay the fees, FRN supplies the picnic! Spaces limited, call 780-645-5311 to register.
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Who Darted?
Vilna Cultural Centre 5016 52 Avenue, Vilna, Alberta, CanadaWelcoming Veterinary Agri-Health Services for a hands-on workshop exploring Remote Drug Delivery (RDD) systems for beef cattle. For LARA members only (residents of Smoky Lake County, County of St. Paul, and MD of Bonnyville). $25/person, payment taken at registration to hold your spot. Limited seating! Register by calling 780-826-7260
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Summer Field Tour
Mallaig Legion Hall 3501 1 Street W, Mallaig, Alberta, CanadaJoin Robyne Davidson (Lakeland College), Trent Whiting (Secan Parent), and a Ecotea representative for a summer field tour in Mallaig! Lunch included, make sure to register!
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Heritage Days & Farmers’ Market
Ashmont and District Ag Society 4019 Agriplex Road, St. Paul County No. 19, Alberta, CanadaHeritage Days is back in Ashmont! Join the slo-pitch tournament ($100/team) for the weekend, enter one of the pulling events, or just check out the Farmers' Market! Concession and beer garden available.
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Alberta Open Farm Days
Get a glimpse of farm life, province-wide! 350 farms across Alberta, with 14 vendors from the Lakeland region participating. Celebrate and experience agriculture, and plan your visits.
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Open Farm Days Tour
A full farm day! This bus tour includes 4-5 stops, 2 demonstrations, 2 guided facility tours, and a smoked brisket lunch. Tickets are $20! Get your tickets through the St. Paul Ag Society.
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Grazing School for Women Registration
An interactive workshop where women from across Northeast Alberta have the opportunity to learn about cattle health, management and calving in a safe, receptive environment. Created by farm women for farm women to provide opportunities to develop skills, ask questions and learn with other like-minded women. Workshop includes an experienced speaker lineup highlighting how to…
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Fuel Your Herd: Cattle Nutrition
Eastbourne Community Hall 60202 RR471, MD of Bonnyville, Alberta, CanadaExplore the foundations of good nutrition, planning, and herd health while learning strategies to support herd performance, reduce stress, and improve overall efficiency in your livestock operation. We’ll also look at new tools and technologies that can support monitoring, decision-making, and herd management. Supper is included and will be served at 5:30 pm.This event is free…
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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
Fort Kent Hall 61516-61502 Range Rd 50, Fort Kent, Alberta, CanadaA hands-on workshop to create or update your EFP. An EFP is a great tool to access upcoming agricultural grants. Pre-registration is required. Call 780-826-7260 or email [email protected]. Please bring…
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Producer Funding – CFGA OFCAF
This session provides an overview of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association’s (CFGA) On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), including application requirements, timelines, and what producers can expect throughout the process. Presented by Sonja Shank, Program Coordinator with the Environmental Farm Plan, this webinar is ideal for producers preparing to apply for OFCAF funding. Registration required.
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Producer Funding – RDAR
This session provides an overview of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) funding opportunities, including the RDAR-administered On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), the Producer Research and Evaluation Project (PREP), ARGO application tips, and other RDAR programs available to producers. Presented by Quinn Devine, Research Program Officer (PREP) and MSc Soil Science. Registration required.
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Winter Watering Forum
Goodridge Hall 49531 Township Rd 624, Goodridge, Alberta, CanadaJoin LARA for a practical, producer-focused Winter Watering Forum. This in-person event will explore reliable winter livestock watering systems, with a focus on real-world design, freeze-prevention strategies, and alternative power solutions that work in northern conditions. The forum will feature experienced producers and industry experts sharing what’s worked on their operations, followed by a field tour after…